The winter project - the featherweight
 

Hi peeps here is a first glance of my new project..

The build will be lightweight and have as low a CG a practically possible.
I've done pretty much the same thing before using aluminium, but now its carbon fiber-time.
I've just started the mock-up phase, here's some pictures:

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...pseb132e92.jpg
1. bought the SCX10 and built it just for fun. Building a new kit always puts a smile on my face..


http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...psaa8a3a53.jpg
2. I'll use the transmission and the axles, the rest might become a later project.
MODS:
Transmission: Robbinson Racing internals
Front Axle: 1. RCBros Burly tubes, gives me a wider axle with a much better steering angle. 2. XR10 universal shafts, too support the increased steering angle. 3. STRC chubs & steering knuckle (aluminium).
Issues/comments:
1.moving to the burly tubes, you have to remove a set of bearings that support the axle shafts, I hope i don't get vibration issues @ high rpms...
2. The STRC chubs splines did not fit great on the burly tubes, anyone else have the same experience?

http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1e06c2e9.jpg
3. The start of the mock-up chassis (in plastic).
I dont want to drill holes in the wrong places - on the carbon fibre plate (pun intended), so I use cad to make templates..


http://i1340.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6258372a.jpg
4. The basic layout of the chassis..
In the background you see the body I used on my old rig.
I'm going to paint a new body (same type) for this build

I'll use the velenion system during the building and through the winter (live in Norway, so we get a fair share of snow). when spring comes I'll put in the 5700kv mamba max system, should be great!

Updates will follow through the winter...

BTW, this rig will need a name, any suggestions?